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Comparison of arthroscopic vs. mini-open rotator cuff repair of the supraspinatus tendon
August 2013
Comparison of arthroscopic vs. mini-open rotator cuff repair of the supraspinatus tendon
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prospective randomised comparison of arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair of the supraspinatus tendon
Int Orthop; 2011; 35(11): 1663:1670Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Kasten on arthroscopic vs. mini-open rotator cuff repair
Synopsis
34 patients with supraspinatus tendon ruptures were randomized to receive either arthroscopic double row repair with resorbable anchors or the mini-open technique with transosseous repair. The results of the study indicated that patients who were treated arthroscopically needed fewer NSAIDs in week 1; however, the patients who were treated with the mini-open technique displayed significantly lower...
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